Sesame Street — Season 17
Big Bird confided in Snuffy that a wonderful thing was going to happen today – all his grown-up friends were finally going to meet his very best friend. He explained how weary he’d become of everyone teasing him about his “imaginary friend.…
The first light of dawn found Snuffy at Big Bird’s doorway, still restless from the excitement of yesterday's introductions. He paused, a flicker of doubt crossing his mind – had it all truly occurred, or was it merely a dream? Sponsors:…
Snuffy was eager to introduce Big Bird, Maria, Bob, Luis and Gordon to a new friend, though he felt a little awkward about it, having only recently become acquainted with them himself. Bob happened upon Snuffy playing an unusual instrument …
Gordon settled on the stoop of 123 Sesame Street, and began to share a memory with us – a day he’d spent waiting patiently for Mr. Snuffleupagus to appear. He mused that perhaps he would walk over to Snuffy's cave; it might be nice to get t…
Telly Monster spoke in hushed tones, Gordon slumbering close by in the yard, exhausted from a late night grading papers. They had planned to share lunch together, but Telly couldn't imagine how that could possibly happen with Gordon asleep.…
Rounding a corner, Bob found himself before what had once been Oscar’s trash can, now transformed into an ice cream shop. Oscar proudly displayed his wares, advertising nine distinct flavors—each beginning with the letter ‘S’. To draw in cu…
Today, Snuffleupagus proudly wrote his name across Snufflegarden; it took no fewer than four large cards to complete the task. He displayed his handiwork for Big Bird and the children, who then tried repeatedly to arrange the cards in the c…
Telly headed to Hooper’s Store, only to discover the door was locked and a pane of glass was gone from the window. He called for David, who explained that some boys playing baseball had accidentally broken it. Telly then assisted David in m…
The flock of Honkers were engaged in a lively chorus of honks when they spotted someone watching. Immediately, their vocalizations intensified, accompanied by enthusiastic waves. Olivia approached, curious about the commotion and the sheer …
Having recently met Forgetful Jones, Maria found herself idly wondering what life might be like if one possessed a memory quite so elusive. Then, returning to the immediacy of the moment, David appeared, gently reminding her of their planne…
Bob was playing "Pop Goes the Weasel" with two children, accompanied by Forgetful Jones on the cymbals. Bob had asked him to chime in after the word “fun,” but Jones instead crashed a cymbal when Susan arrived and inquired about joining the…
Olivia hurried toward her job, colliding with Bob and a companion she found herself subtly drawn to. As they walked on, passing Oscar’s overflowing bin, Oscar was brought face-to-face with Bob's friend – Bernie, a piano tuner. Sponsors: …
Oscar adopts the mannerisms of a swashbuckling pirate as he prepares for a voyage with his beloved elephants. Their vessel, the *S. Discontented*, bobs gently in the pool, its mast emerging from the top of a large tin can. Sponsors: G, M…
Bob and Luis came across Oscar at his Grouch Dog Training School, where he was putting a pack of live dogs through an unusual routine – training them to ignore his commands. Bob expressed his bewilderment at this peculiar method, prompting …
The Count addresses the audience directly, explaining that today’s lesson will focus on counting grown-ups. He summons Bob, Susan, Maria, David, and Mr. Macintosh – all clearly occupied with their own affairs – but they graciously pause to …
The group busied themselves preparing the street for a festive event, stringing up a large banner and inflating colorful balloons while arranging an abundance of treats. Poor Jones, lost in his usual haze, seemed completely unaware of the p…
Susan, Olivia, David, and Bob were making ready for a picnic in the park, eager to enjoy an outdoor concert. Then Grundgetta arrived, bearing not food but something else they might require – her portable radio. A crackling weather report br…
Bob discovered Oscar hunched over his typewriter inside the trash can. Dressed in a writer’s cap and spectacles, Oscar explained he was composing a play about refuse, scheduled for performance that very day on Sesame Street. Curious, Bob re…
A disagreement arose between Telly Monster and Big Bird over the privilege of reading a book nestled within Big Bird’s nest. Their playful tug-of-war escalated until the book unexpectedly split right down the middle. After offering each oth…
In this week’s installment of Ask Oscar, Telly finds himself fielding a letter concerning the value of attentive listening. Oscar, however, proves frustratingly unresponsive, seemingly oblivious to everything Telly conveys, which necessitat…
Luis shared a strategy with Telly Monster for coaxing Oscar the Grouch into assisting with today’s letter – the letter R. Undeterred, Telly launched into an enthusiastic plea, loudly requesting that Oscar absolutely *not* lend his assistanc…
Maria greets everyone and soon finds Big Bird patiently instructing a little Honker to learn its alphabet sounds. Big Bird sings it out, piece by piece, using the familiar tune of "The Alphabet Song," and with Maria’s assistance they manage…
Slimey had been remarkably busy all day, so Oscar decided to weigh him on the scale. David observed that Slimey registered at four ounces, an unlikely figure considering he was currently burdened with a balloon, a backpack, and a hockey sti…
The Grouchketeer gathering took place today, and Oscar led a session focused on the letter "S." He utilized his Grouch computer, activating a program which displayed grumpy illustrations associated with “S” words each time the “S” key was e…
With excitement bubbling, Snuffleupagus revealed his costume to Big Bird – an elaborate get-up for a pageant celebrating the alphabet at Snufflegarden. There, he was taking on the role of the letter X. He cheerfully performed his song in th…
Piri was eager to request a part-time position at Hooper’s Store, and Oscar kindly offered to coach him. With Telly’s assistance, he rehearsed the approach. Finally, Piri stood before Telly and, in a booming voice, simply demanded a job. …
Big Bird and Snuffy have proclaimed today "Best Friends Day" and intend to mark the occasion with a picnic in the park. Big Bird is practically bursting with excitement to begin, but Snuffy gently reminds him that they first need to collect…
As Miles’ arrival drew near, everyone on Sesame Street made their preparations. A deliveryman brought an abundance of diapers and baby food to David at Hooper’s Store, and Maria and Luis arranged a playpen beneath the tire swing. Sponsor…
Susan and Gordon greet viewers and share a glimpse into preparing their home for young Miles. They demonstrate how they’re safeguarding the apartment by moving delicate items to higher shelves, well beyond his grasp. Sponsors: C, G, 8
From Michigan, Susan’s parents journeyed to visit Miles. Overjoyed at the prospect of seeing their grandson for the very first time, they found him thankfully fast asleep. Now, Miles’ grandmother, Dorothy, felt a sudden impulse and wished t…
A disagreement arose between Oscar and Susan regarding the placement of Oscar’s piano, which stood somewhat awkwardly before his trash can. Just then, Mrs. Trump arrived to play a cheerful melody. Maria, Gordon, and the children gathered ar…
“Explorer Jones” and the children played at being explorers, searching for something elusive – the alphabet. Forgetful, however, couldn’t recall what it resembled. After mistaking it first for Maria's hot plate and then for Bob's shovel, he…
As the first hint of light appeared, Ferlinghetti Donizetti tapped out a rhythmic verse in the yard, stirring the entire neighborhood awake. Big Bird then gathered the children for a lesson on how to play as make-believe cars. Sponsors: …
Bob stepped out from his apartment and offered a friendly wave. Freshly in possession of his mail, he decided to sort through it while taking a leisurely walk along the bustling Sesame Street. Sponsors: L, N, 2
Gordon entrusted Piri, Big Bird, and Mr. Snuffleupagus with the care of little Miles while he stepped out for his dry cleaning. Big Bird and Snuffy eagerly attempted to entertain him, but their jokes and playful dog imitations proved less t…
The Count enlisted Maria’s assistance with his latest project, “Counting Toes.” Simon Soundman arrived at the Fix-It Shop carrying his vacuum cleaner, recounting in a series of noises the evening it had ceased to function. Maria quickly det…
The rain had just ceased on Sesame Street, and Telly gazed with delight at the pitcher brimming with rainwater he’d gathered. He attempted to explain its significance to Oscar, who couldn't grasp why he should be concerned about something s…
Oscar presented Telly Monster with the sheet music to his new song, "Q is for Quick," a grand gesture made all the more impressive by the presence of Oscar’s pet elephants. Telly performed the piece once through, but Oscar felt it needed mo…
Telly Monster and several children were startled by an unusual sound – a series of tones unlike anything they’d previously encountered on Sesame Street. Drawn towards the source, they found what Telly tentatively identified as “some kind of…
Big Bird, an Anything Muppet child (Pam Arciero), Desiree, Elmo, and Gladys the Cow greet the audience, introducing themselves word by word. Buster the Horse, who was meant to announce “Street,” is missing, and they pause, listening for his…
While assisting Luis at the Fix-it Shop, Telly inquired about lunchtime. A sudden awareness of their shared hunger sparked a moment of panic in Telly, but Luis reassured him that they could certainly take a break for lunch. Piri urged him t…
Jones confessed to Maria that he’d resorted to labeling each part of his body, a desperate measure against forgetfulness. She gently corrected him, however, noting several misplacements – the “nose,” “ear,” “cheek,” and “finger” labels were…
Big Bird stood at the door of Hooper’s Store, and though he promised not to reveal what awaited David inside, a string of accidental hints quickly gave it away. David soon realized the surprise was his Grandma Grace. When he flung open the …
Oscar the Grouch cherishes the quiet hours of early morning, reveling in the symphony of urban sounds – the rumble of garbage trucks, the clamor of street construction, snippets from distant radios, and the cheerful chorus of barking dogs. …
Snuffleupagus longed to play football with Slimey, but Oscar worried that their size difference would put Slimey at a disadvantage. He proposed a game of hide-and-seek instead. Snuffy searched high and low throughout Sesame Street, yet he c…
Big Bird watched as Uncle Wally and the children made ready for their mountain climb, carefully checking that all their supplies were accounted for. A shadow of melancholy seemed to cling to him as he observed their preparations. Then, one …
At Hooper’s Store, David greeted Jiffy the turtle, a regular visitor who came in for his morning meal. Jiffy spoke with deliberate slowness, so David made certain that Gordon and Linda were well attended to – a process which could easily co…
David was returning a potted plant to a friend’s house when he heard raised voices drifting from Big Bird’s nest. Curious, he went inside and found the two friends embroiled in an argument. Both Big Bird and Snuffy were accusing each other …
Maria and Luis extend a warm greeting in Spanish before Big Bird – or rather, “The Amazing Birdford” – appears. He’s experimenting with magic, having borrowed the Amazing Mumford's kit as he attempts to learn the tricks of the trade. Nearby…
Luis, Piri, Grace, and Gordon assembled for a photograph with Miles. Olivia arranged them carefully before the camera, at which point Gordon expressed his wish to be included as well. Oscar then volunteered to take the picture, reassuring t…
Elmo waves to everyone watching, and the children standing close do too. Elmo hopes Barkley will offer a greeting as well, but Barkley’s version of “hello” involves tumbling around, kicking his legs, pursuing his tail, and then letting out …
Oscar presents “Real Grouches,” a program spotlighting gifted Grouches from across the globe. First up is Romeo Scuggs, demonstrating his ability to play a piercing violin while punctuating each note with a frustrated "Scram!" Following him…
Biff watched as Sully drilled into the sidewalk before number 123 Sesame Street. Gordon appeared at the window, pleading with them to cease their work, explaining that baby Miles was about to nap. Unable to lessen the noise, Biff proposed t…
Maria smiles a welcome before Telly rushes up, his voice frantic with worry – something had befallen Desiree. Concerned, Maria went to see what was wrong, and Elmo explained that Desiree had lost a tooth. Maria reassured him; it wasn't an u…
Big Bird and Snuffy embarked on a playful adventure, feigning wide-eyed wonder as they “discovered” Sesame Street for the very first time. They pointed out an unusual tree, which they declared to be an "umpadumpus," and encountered what app…
Uncle Wally and Bob rose before dawn to join Gordon for their morning run. While Wally and Gordon chatted easily, Bob lingered in a sleepy haze, nodding off on his feet. Knowing just how to rouse his brother, Wally slipped a small radio int…
Maria, Gordon, and the children noticed that Forgetful Jones was wearing a remarkably large hat. Clementine had presented it to him, insisting its sheer size would ensure he’d remember it. Maria and Gordon then attempted to help Forgetful e…
As Bob and Big Bird prepared to head off to the movies, Bob’s attention was caught by a note Big Bird had left for Snuffy. Big Bird explained that if Snuffy came looking for him, he would find the message reading, "Dear Snuffy, Big Bird and…
Big Bird carried a floppy disk to the Fix-It Shop for Luis to put into the computer, and Snuffy watched from outside, unable to squeeze through the doorway. The disk held an encyclopedia of "upagusses," a subject that captivated Big Bird. F…
Big Bird and the Birdketeers demonstrate for viewers exactly “How You Can Be a Birdketeer.” Following the performance, Oscar the Grouch voices his disagreement, insisting that being a Grouchketeer is far superior. He encourages everyone to …
Nobel Price burst onto the street, eager to share his new invention with everyone. Maria and Luis emerged from the Fix-It Shop just in time to see his creation—an alphabet he called the "Price-phabet." He explained that its sole distinction…
Barkley trailed after Big Bird as he carried a basket across the yard. Inside sat Rhymena the Rhyming Cat (played by Pam Arciero), which David found hard to believe. His doubts appeared justified when Big Bird offered her specific rhymes de…
Olivia found a door standing squarely in the middle of Sesame Street, marked with a sign reading “entrada.” Nobel Prize declared it one of his own inventions, but Olivia observed that the door didn’t actually lead anywhere. As Olivia had no…
Miss Blechman has arrived on Sesame Street, and she’s teasing Luis, challenging him to guess her profession. Her hints – working in a classroom, collecting apple cores from little Grouches, and perpetually smudging her blackboard – lead Lui…
In the Fix-it Shop, Jason watched Maria struggle with a clock’s delicate mechanism. He offered his assistance, but she dismissed it, confident she could manage everything herself within the shop's familiar walls. As she focused intently on …
The Grouchketeers were fishing in Oscar’s trash can, and he announced they would find clues attached to their lines, hinting at what they hoped to catch. Zoe pulled up a peanut, while Solomon snagged a clump of hay. Bob, Maria, and Olivia w…
Luis and Maria were busy in the Fix-It Shop when a boisterous melody erupted from outside. Then burst in Leo, known throughout the neighborhood as Leo the Party Monster—a creature whose passion was celebration above all else. He returned sh…
Telly inquired of Gordon whether he tended to fret excessively. Gordon reassured him that he simply experienced one particular emotion with considerable intensity—a feeling everyone understands, especially the Heartstrongs. Meanwhile, David…
As evening deepened, Maria, Olivia, and Bob prepared for sleep and their journey home. Still serenading them with a gentle lullaby, Hoots continued his song as Maria, clad in her nightgown, stepped out to check the Fix-It Shop door, ensurin…
Telly began preparing Elmo for a special greeting, but Elmo was puzzled by the word “welcome.” Telly discovered he couldn’t quite explain its meaning, and so dashed off in search of someone who could. Upon his return, Elmo enjoyed the song …
Big Bird had enlisted Gladys the Cow to offer a friendly greeting to the audience, but she protested at the notion of someone with her abilities being assigned such a simple duty. Maria inquired about the dilapidated car seat Oscar had left…
Uncle Wally and Elmo were setting out on a grand expedition – to the library! Once there, Uncle Wally settled in to read aloud from *The Legends of the Lost Explorers*, captivating the children with tales of daring journeys. Elmo, ever enth…
The Count extends a greeting and reveals the number two, then introduces Snuffy, who is about to count along. Meanwhile, Forgetful Jones sits at Hooper’s, a sheet of paper before him, when he calls out to David, requesting a carrot so he ca…
Susan requested that Telly fetch Miles’ toy from the front seat of her car. He darted back and forth, peppering her with questions about how to unlock it, which key was needed, and precisely which toy he should retrieve. Meanwhile, Gordon c…
In one song, Big Bird patiently demonstrates the concept of “Big and Small” to Elmo. Nearby, Bob comes across Tyler, a tailor pushing a rack of garments. Tyler explains that he’s a traveling tailor – he delivers clothes directly to his cust…
Slimy shuffled into the brand-new worm cinema, eager to see *Gone With the Worm*. Oscar urged him to indulge in a mountain of movie snacks beforehand, and peered around the corner for a sneak peek himself. The screen flickered to life with …
With Daniella and Naoika lending a hand, Snuffy constructed a makeshift stage in the yard, prompting Bob to wonder at their activity. Then, Snuffy’s play, “The Day The Sun Almost Didn't Rise,” commenced, with Big Bird providing narration. T…
The Fix-It Shop kept Luis relentlessly occupied, and Maria was lost in the pages of her book – *The Adventures of Captain Swashbuckle* – quite unable to lend a hand. As he repaired Big Bird’s record player, Luis shared a tale with him about…
As Maria walked down Sesame Street, she noticed a "Se Habla Español" sign posted outside Hooper’s Store. Inside, Elmo saw David carefully arranging food items on a plate, following an image as his guide. He was invited to join in, and happi…
Luis, Susan, and the children are looking forward to meeting Mrs. Honker’s new baby—a little one still without a name. Big Bird has requested that Micki hold his hand as he practices navigating the short stretch of sidewalk from the stoop o…
The Count and Gordon meticulously tallied every part of Miles’s body, arriving at the declaration: "One fine, wonderful, beautiful baby boy." Meanwhile, Gladys the Cow bristled with indignation upon discovering Elmo attempting to mimic her …
From the yard, Maria greets visitors, where Telly and the children are busy crafting their own tales. She comes across Oscar, who is observing Slimey as he photographs his pet slug, Sluggy. Maria finds Sluggy quite distasteful, prompting Os…
Luis had a board displaying three animal sketches. Discovering the disarray within Big Bird’s nest, Luis resolved to tidy it himself, wanting to demonstrate his concern. While cleaning, he encountered a matted clump of craft materials and d…
Bob greets the audience and offers Oscar a bright good morning. Oscar, however, finds the tranquility oppressive and yearns for a disagreement to break the stillness. Meanwhile, Telly is occupied with a fretful baby Honker whose cries show …
Inside Hooper’s Store, Forgetful Jones wrestled with a familiar lapse, only to triumph—managing to greet the audience with a cheerful “Howdy,” recall the name of the street, remember his own name, and confirm that he was supposed to be ther…
Snuffy met Big Bird in the yard, a cap perched upon his head and his voice thick with a New Jersey drawl. He’d come up with a plan: taxi fares were simply too expensive – he only had seventy-five cents to his name – so he was going to offer…
David obtained twelve ping-pong balls for Telly. "Why so many?" he inquired, and Telly launched into a detailed explanation: he was about to visit his Granny Monster, who possessed a ping-pong table at her house. He required a suitcase for …
Big Bird ambled over to Susan and the children gathered on the stoop of 123 Sesame Street, eager to demonstrate a new game – he could now rhyme with any body part! He was presently wrestling with the word "elbow," however, and this sparked …
As Big Bird prepared to tidy up his nest, he remembered he needed to return some books to the library. So, with Snuffy by his side, he walked over before closing time. Linda and Teresa gave them a small task to see how helpful they could be…
Bob performed "I Sing It" for the children. Meanwhile, Susan, exhausted from a long day’s work, made her way home with the intention of going straight to bed. She paused, noticing a small bed inexplicably placed beside Oscar's trash can and…
Elmo bounded into the Fix-It Shop just as Luis was carefully repairing a clock. "What's new?" Luis asked, and Elmo, eager to share, produced a shoe. He’d been trying to discourage Elmo’s rhyming game, but each attempt had only resulted in a…
Maria, Elmo, and the children discovered Shelley the Turtle nestled beside Oscar’s overflowing bin. Oscar was attempting to coax the creature from its shell, a futile effort that continued until Maria arrived to see how he was faring. Sp…
As evening deepened, Oscar showed Luis and the children how the Earth travels around the sun. He used a large apple – with Slimey nestled inside – to represent the Earth, and a flashlight, operated by Luis, served as the sun. Nearby, Bob ov…
Big Bird approached Gordon, who was gently bouncing baby Miles on his lap in the yard, and asked if he could join them in a game. Gordon explained that he couldn't play just then, as he was occupied entertaining Miles. Meanwhile, outside Ho…
Mr. Snuffleupagus asked Big Bird and Elmo if they could keep an eye on Mr. Anteloper for a little while, explaining that his toy simply loves being held close. Linda showed Maria, Snuffy, and the children signs representing all sorts of thi…
Telly was layered in every conceivable piece of protective clothing. The moment Telly turned toward home, snow began to fall upon Bob. Sponsors: G, M, 5
Maria and David watched patiently as Slimey began reading aloud from "The Earthworm's Book of Magic." Oscar then directed Linda and Bob to leave, now that they’d had the opportunity to witness Slimey’s considerable size. Buster arrived shor…
Oscar took exception to Gordon’s habit of sweeping near his trash can. Gordon countered that Oscar had no claim to the sidewalk itself, and therefore he would continue with his task. Nearby, Big Bird, Piri, and a group of children construct…
Big Bird asks you not to change the channel and hums a familiar game show tune as he announces that it’s time for… Just then, Gordon emerges from 123 Sesame Street to gather some fallen leaves when he hears Telly calling out near Oscar's tr…
The morning found Big Bird already awake, and he came across Hoots the Owl, who was far too drowsy to join in any games. Later, Oscar paid a visit to Gordon just as Miles had finished his lunch. He watched with amusement as Gordon tidied up…
Oscar challenged the Grouchketeers with a game of opposites, focusing on qualities that defined their own kind – being messy rather than tidy, boisterous instead of hushed, and so forth. He then guided David and the group through a reading …
Big Bird and Elmo surprised Snuffy by hanging an “open” sign on the door to Big Bird’s nest. They sang "Open to You" for him, but Snuffy reminded them it wasn't his birthday. Later, Big Bird, Justin, Betsy, and Carese were playing with bloc…
Maria had just completed a small table intended as a birthday gift for Linda. A moment later, Telly arrived carrying a potted plant and requested that Maria craft him a similar piece for its display. Meanwhile, Buster the Horse greeted Osca…
Inside the library, Telly Monster searched diligently for a book titled *The Book of Trees*. Micki kindly assisted him, helping to scan the shelves where it ought to be found, but alas, it was nowhere in sight. Meanwhile, Maria completed pa…
Jones, plagued by his usual forgetfulness, couldn’t recall Buster the Horse's telephone number. Luis, pausing from mending the window of Gordon and Susan’s apartment, retrieved it for him from a phone book. Meanwhile, at Hooper’s Store, Dan…
Maria greeted her audience with a weary wave of a magazine, visibly bothered by the oppressive heat of the day. Oscar called her over, eager to display the new Grouch fan he’d just mounted above his trash can. He then intercepted Luis as he…
Inspired by "Ask Oscar," Big Bird established an information stand, clearly marked with a sign reading "Telephone." Mr. Snuffleupagus then visited Big Bird's booth and inquired whether he might use it to call his mother. Sponsors: C, D, …
Maria announces to the audience that she’s heading downtown for some shopping. Grundgetta playfully anticipates what Maria intends to buy, correctly guessing shoes. At the shoe store, a peculiar saleswoman named Edith Prickley (played by An…
Telly held up a sign declaring “INFORMATION,” intending to clarify its meaning. Meanwhile, Buster the Horse, Desiree, and Bjorn devised a playful prank for Bob. Buster then requested that he and the children mimic the various neighs and whi…
As dusk settled, Hoots the Owl found himself alongside jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. “N,” Wynton remarked, “is where ‘note’ begins.” And so, Hoots proceeded to identify the various types of musical notes, each brought to life through Wynton'…
With a narrator’s knowing tone, Big Bird guides us through familiar neighborhood scenes, insisting that this was, outwardly, an entirely ordinary day. He spots Maria poised to play tennis, only to witness a curious event: her three tennis b…
Telly explained to Maria that he was looking after Piri’s dog, Cool, while Piri was away in the city. Maria and a group of children then drew pictures of dogs, intending to display them around Sesame Street in hopes of helping Telly locate …
Telly told Susan and Gordon that he was waiting at the bus stop for Uncle Wally to come. When the bus finally appeared, Telly was so absorbed in studying the route sign that he didn’t realize Uncle Wally had already walked past him until it…
Oscar the Grouch cautioned Chip and Dip against approaching his trash can, yet this only encouraged them to launch into a song declaring their similarities—save for their voices. Meanwhile, at the Fix-It Shop, Slimey offered assistance as M…
As evening deepened, Maria noticed a chorus of sounds drifting in from next door – Gordon’s vacuuming, Bob’s records spinning, and the whirring of Luis's drill within the Fix-It Shop. Assuming instinctively that the power had gone out, she …
Luis informed Big Bird that his friend, the singer Rubén Blades, would be arriving as a guest today. Rubén joined Piri and the children to perform "Ayuda," with the group enthusiastically repeating the song's title word throughout. Spons…
Gordon presented Leo, known as the Party Monster, to Miles, showcasing his halting progress – a kind of walk, a semblance of dance, and the very beginnings of speech. Placido Flamingo then performed "La donna è mobile," adapting the lyrics …
Uncle Wally appeared from his apartment, clad in overalls and a straw hat. He carefully pressed the seeds into the soil. Finding one remained nestled within its packet, he realized he had no space to plant it, nowhere else suitable for it t…
Big Bird offered a cheerful greeting to Susan, Maria, and Barkley before going to see what Bob was doing. Bob had an opera playing on the radio, and Big Bird mused aloud about how wonderful it would be if everyone sang instead of speaking. …
Maria welcomed Snuffy to meet Baby Natasha, who she was caring for while her mother was out. Elmo made a visit to the Fix-It Shop and enjoyed playing his newest game. He then prepared his imaginary suitcase for an imagined journey to see hi…
High above on the roof of 123 Sesame Street, Gordon, Susan, and Maria completed their work on a scarecrow destined for the rooftop garden. Just then, Big Bird wandered over and requested an introduction to their new creation. As Big Bird as…
Itzhak Perlman and a Honker join Placido Domingo for the tenor aria "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci. Outside, Piri sends his soccer ball arcing toward Itzhak Perlman, who catches it neatly in the yard. Sponsors: I, L, 9
The Grouchketeers gather to serve as the audience for *The Grouch News*, with Oscar the Grouch at the anchor desk. He turns to his English correspondent, Dwight, for an update. Meanwhile, Telly arrives at the Fix-It Shop, visibly distressed…
As Susan left 123 Sesame Street with several boxes for disposal, Forgetful Jones kindly offered his assistance, only to instantly forget that he had done so. Telly Monster then requested the children’s help in identifying clues strung on a …
Telly Monster will be explaining the meaning of “information” directly to you. Afterwards, Maria, Big Bird, and Luis will engage in a playful rhyming game. Sponsored by M, Z, and 12.
While Gordon busied himself with breakfast preparations, Telly broke in with an urgent “Monster on the Spot” bulletin focusing on the word "important." The garfish film was abruptly paused for another report from Telly, who stood positioned…
Gordon spotted Dexter juggling in the yard and felt a pang of envy at his skill. Meanwhile, Telly had heard that Leo the Party Monster was hosting a dance party, though a considerable anxiety now plagued him – he simply didn't know how to p…
Amelia Adams (played by Teri Garr), a bright and spirited young woman, sought admission to Oscar’s New School for Grouch Research. Oscar then convened a class session, posing a question to his students: what would a Grouch utter if a neighb…
Big Bird and Elmo had hoped to play with Barkley, but he was fast asleep. Suddenly, Elmo zipped away, eager to devise a game that wouldn't disturb him. He soon reappeared, clutching paper and a pencil. His plan was simple: to observe Barkle…
Big Bird arrived at the Fix-It Shop with Edwina, a live chicken in his arms. He told Luis that things had been quiet on her farm lately and she was hoping to find some new employment. Meanwhile, Bob located Forgetful Jones near the bus stop…
